DR. MICHELLE RAE, PhD.
RAE
Developments ltd
Courtroom trained expert witness work in all areas of textiles: product specifications, fitness for purpose, fibre, yarn, fabric identification, medical textiles, chemical composition, quality control, fault analysis, product safety, labelling, commercial disputes etc.
What I do
Expert witness work in the following areas:
Garment/Product Construction
Many areas covered including technical specification, construction comparative, measurements and sizing, counterfeit investigation, performance in wear…
Product Safety/Fit for purpose
Many areas covered including safety standards and British and European obligations, childrenswear, labelling, warnings…
Medical Textiles
Anti embolism stockings, pressure exertion of products, knitted construction…
Fibre, Yarn, Fabric Identification
Microscope analysis, SEM and chemical analysis work carried out.
Performance in wear.
Product failure analysis, pilling, seam strength, colour fastness, attachment strength of sundries, fabric tear strength…
Quality Management and Testing Systems
Review of quality management systems for critical failures and testing protocols to ensure compliance.